MBP 15 hi res AG or 17?

17.

If you don't need to move it around often, why not!

 

I'd go with the 17". I have the 17" and never have been happier.

 

If you're not going to use the 17" screen, I'd say get the 15" unless you do you photo work on the go. Then you'd probably want the larger screen.

 

Since you're using it with an external monitor I say save your money and go for the 15". It's also more portable for when you're traveling.

 

I struggled with the same decision. I eventually decided to get a 15inch AG i7 and I couldn't be happier. What clenched it for me was the added portability - after all theres no point wasting that amazing battery life having it sit on your desk? Plus if you're ever missing that extra real estate you've still got your cinema display that can handle the heavy lifting. Or in my case one of the new dell monitors or if apple releases a new ACD... Well, hopefully this helps!

Adam

 

You can convert FAT32 to NTFS later on if you want.

 

the 17 used to have the best specs. so you could get a 17 bigger screen, high res, anti glare, and faster processor. now you can get all of that in the 15. moreover you have to go to the apple store or online to get the 17 with i7.

so i guess i would say 15 i7 is the way to go.

also the 17 inch to me looks bigger with the antiglare than the glossy 17.

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